Style
Clean
Definition
No obvious faults — precise winemaking.
Why this matters in wine
Baseline quality descriptor.
Position inside its category
Clean
Parent category
Style — Overall personality — earthy vs. polished, rustic vs. refined, accessible vs. closed.
Sibling descriptors
Opposite descriptors
More in Style
Frequently confused with
FAQ
- What does clean mean in wine?
- No obvious faults — precise winemaking.
- Why does clean matter for pairing?
- Baseline quality descriptor.
- What is clean often confused with?
- Tasters often overlap clean with crisp, pristine. Each descriptor has a distinct place in the wine vocabulary.